Inconsistent Equation

An inconsistent equation is an equation having no solution in a specified domain. Equivalently, its solution set is the empty set. A system of equations is inconsistent when its equations have no common solution.

See also

Conditional Equation, Domain, Empty Set, Equation, Identity, Solution Set

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Inconsistent Equation." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/InconsistentEquation.html

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